Baby Mattresses, Pads
Published March 16, 2000
Summary
CPSC records recall 00079, published March 16, 2000. Recalling firm: Kid Safe, of Van Nuys, Calif.; Reported units: About 39,600.
What's the hazard
CPSC is warning consumers that certain baby mattresses and mattress pads encourage the potentially deadly practice of placing babies to sleep on their stomachs, and claim that the products reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Despite the claims, CPSC is not aware of any evidence that proves that babies can safely be placed to sleep on their stomachs on these products, or that using the products will reduce the risk of SIDS.
What to do
According to CPSC, the risk of SIDS is significantly reduced by placing babies to sleep on their backs in a crib that meets current safety standards and has a firm, tight-fitting mattress and no soft bedding.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Kid Safe, of Van Nuys, Calif.
- Manufacturer
- Kid Safe, of Van Nuys, Calif.
- Distributor
- The four products involved in CPSC's action have been sold for about $30 to $100 in baby, drug and discount department stores; in catalogs; and on the Internet, including the following web sites: www.sidsprevent.com, www.kidsafeprod.com and flashmall.com.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Baby Mattresses, Pads recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 00079 on March 16, 2000. Reported hazard: CPSC is warning consumers that certain baby mattresses and mattress pads encourage the potentially deadly practice of placing babies to sleep on their stomachs, and claim that the products reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Despite the claims, CPSC is not aware of any evidence that proves that babies can safely be placed to sleep on their stomachs on these products, or that using the products will reduce the risk of SIDS.
What should I do if I have this product?
According to CPSC, the risk of SIDS is significantly reduced by placing babies to sleep on their backs in a crib that meets current safety standards and has a firm, tight-fitting mattress and no soft bedding.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Kid Safe, of Van Nuys, Calif..